May 2010 New Specialty Toys — All

USA-made and eco-friendly, Rock-a-Thigh Baby thigh-highs (a tights and legwarmer hybrid) are fashionable and functional socks designed to stay up and stay on. These stylish socks are for girls and boys, infants and children, starting at size 0-6 months. Rock-a-Thigh Baby President Jennifer Dutcher told TDmonthly, "Cuff design and ribbed panels make RTBs the Kiddie socks that rock and stay up on top!" Launch date: 2010.

Kids can pick up a pen and get started laughing with this wacky book of activities. The tote includes two write-and-wipe pens, a clean-up cloth and 17 pages of fun activities to play alone or with friends. Launch date: 2010.

This fully insulated preschool lunch box has an easy to wipe clean interior. Kids can enjoy wearing it as a backpack or it can be carried with the padded carrying handle. Launch date: 2010.

For urban parents with babies on the go, RoSK provides attachable stroller gear that protect against the elements. The Sun Cover is made of 100-percent organic cotton and offers SPF 30 sun protection that lasts all day and doesn't need to be reapplied. Designed with lightweight cotton to not add warmth on hot days, the Sun Cover comes with RoSK signature ribbon ties for attaching to strollers, carriers, infant car seats, and more. It provides an alternative to chemical sunblocks on babies and children with sensitive skin. "The combination of the Sun Cover being made of organic cotton and SPF 30 makes this cover an original," Heather Correa, owner of Rain or Shine Kids, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 28, 2010.

This Three-Channel Remote Control Helicopter is designed with built-in Metal Gyro for extreme stability and metal frame construction for extreme durability. Launch date: March 2010.

The Car Seat Monitor is a safety system designed to let the driver know a child is in the car with them by playing a song when the car stops and beeping if the child gets out of their car seat. Bob Steffen of Car Seat Monitor LLC told TDmonthly, "It is the only one like it." Launch date: Sept. 10, 2008.

"101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math!" uses an accessible question-and-answer approach to explore key concepts in math while making connections to everyday life: sports, hobbies, food, music, travel, etc. It is the second book in its series, following the NSTA recommended "101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science."  "'101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math' is a fun and entertaining way to link mathematics to everyday life. Kids learn that math really does help solve real-world problems," Dia Michels, Owner of Science, Naturally! told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2010.

The Snuza & Respisense ranges of Baby Movement Monitors are designed to safely and accurately detect baby's belly movements. If movement isn't sensed for 20 seconds, an audible alarm is activated, allowing parents to check their baby. This system allows for "portable movement monitoring — monitor anywhere, anytime," Charlotte Wenham, Sales VP, Pneo LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009.

"One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve with Math!" is authored by the same father-daughter team that introduced the award-winning, NSTA recommended, "One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve with Science!" Co-authored by a high-school girl, this title is a great way to encourage girls to excel in math. Readers will learn much and have fun as they use their logic and their mathematical know-how to solve the various "mysteries" presented in this book. "'One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve with Math!' skillfully meshes humor and excitement with challenging real world problems and allows young mathematicians to hone their sleuthing skills," Dia Michels, Owner of Science, Naturally! told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.

In this educational video, Peggy Flores explains the use of natural fibers in history and then introduces a variety of yarns that can be used to make weavings, as well as the fabrication of looms for the process. She also demonstrates the weaving process and coiling rope wrapped with yarn to shape and create baskets, after which students will be able to enjoy creating colorful yarn weavings at home on a cardboard or coat hanger loom. "An art teacher demonstrates the weaving process and finished examples are shown," Amy Woodworth, President of Crystal Productions, told TDmonthly. Launch date: Feb. 26, 2010.

Elonka Nichole Designs presents a diaper bag that offers chic moms boutique style at an affordable price. This messenger style bag is made of 100-percent designer cotton prints. It includes two outside pockets for bottles and a cell phone, three inside pockets for all sorts of baby products, and a large strap that fits around strollers. "These products are made by hand in the USA of the highest quality material without being overpriced," Elonka Perez, Owner/Designer of Elonka Nichole Designs Ltd., told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2008.

Clyde is a high-quality plush Orangutan by Hansa - known for their lifelike, large-scale reproductions of animals.

This APS-core foam sled comes complete with adjustable lap belt/buckle, knee pads, and a contoured design with bold graphics.

Meet Norman PhartEphant's friend Ben Kachoo, a Hippo with a bit of sneezing problem. Ben is a plush pink hippopotamus that makes sneezing sounds when squeezed.

Meet Norman PhartEphant's friend Harry Hiccers, a Koala with a case of the hiccups. Harry is a plush Koala bear that hiccups when squeezed.

These musical neckties are made of corrugated sheet metal and can be played as a musical instrument when strumming metal-capped fingers along it.

Art Revelations introduces Innovation in coil. The modular sculpture product that lets you create a sculpture of "whatever comes to mind" in minutes without tools. Just expand the coil, shape and connect the ends. Available in eight colors and three sizes.

Transform a little girl into a magical fairy with this Sugarplum Fairy Dress. Featuring 18 individual organza petals, each is finished with rolled over, metallic edge. The petals are attached to a satin underskirt that has scalloped finish. The Sugarplum Fairy dress has a flexible size and good for twirling.

12" porcelain doll clutching a plush white lamb. Hayley is wearing a long, pink dress trimmed with white lace and a headdress adorned with flowers.

This 6" poseable fairy with mesh fairy wings debuts the Precious Pudgy Doll Collection by The Doll Maker & Friends.

Scope out a target, and squeeze the trigger for a spread of mini marshmallow furry. The NEW futuristic Marshmallow Rapid Fire blasts multiple mini marshmallows up to 30 feet in one shot. Regulate the use of marshmallow ammo by varying the amount of pumps that create air pressure. The more pumps to the rear handle, the more marshmallows will exit the barrel. When pumped to full capacity, The Marshmallow Rapid Fire sprays out the entire magazine of 25 mini marshmallows with one squeeze of the trigger.

This stylin' Boston Terrier is a limited-edition handbag. Elvis is decked out in a fringed boots and a single-breasted blazer. He has a removable leatherette strap, a zippered pouch on his back for storing a cell phone, money and perhaps a bit of makeup, and comes in a sturdy gift box with a paw-shaped "breathing hole."

This multi-sensory activity toy for babies has six stretchy legs with numbers on the feet, features jingling sounds, and has a loop for attachment to bags or strollers.
— Does Mommy Love It? called Fuzzi Nubbinz “a lifesaver” for its ability to sustain the interest of a fussy newborn.
— The many play options provided by Fuzzi Nubbinz were attractive to Jennifer Leigh of J. Leigh Designz.  She felt that the toy’s ability to be stretched, jingled, pushed and pulled provided great tactile and visual stimulation.

The Ball Claw Storage System utilizes an innovative design to secure and organize balls of all shapes and sizes. Basketballs, footballs, volleyballs and soccer balls are kept in place by the easy-mount plastic claws. When it’s time to play just pull the ball out and snap it back in when the game is over. The Ball Claw Storage System can also be used to display autographed balls. Launch date: January 2005.
Awards: 2012 - The Next Best Zing Award - Kids Category
— Kidzworld said a major advantage of Ball Claw is that it does not require the floor space of typical storage bins and boxes. Kidzworld noted that since each Ball Claw accommodates only one ball, however, the system may be impractical for large collections.
— Cheryl of Tidy Mom said Ball Claw would make a great Father’s Day gift. She recommended mounting a Ball Claw to the pole of a basketball hoop so the ball is always there when needed.